What does this hub cover?
This hub covers 7 day trips from Marrakech, each one finishing the same evening with no overnight stay. A tour, covered on a separate page, adds several days and at least one night away from Marrakech.
The day-trip index, closest to farthest
The day trips are ranked by increasing distance from Marrakech, from the closest to the farthest. Each row states the distance, the one-way driving time and the private transport’s starting fare.
- Agafay Desert day trip from Marrakech30 km45 min€80The Agafay desert is a stone-and-marl hamada with no sand dunes, unlike the erg Chebbi at Merzouga, 561 km further east.
- Lalla Takerkoust Lake day trip from Marrakech40 km50 min€70Lalla Takerkoust lake sits behind a 1935 dam on the Nfis river, 12 km from the Agafay plateau it pairs with in half a day.
- Imlil and the High Atlas day trip from Marrakech65 km1 h 30€80Imlil serves as the trailhead for Jebel Toubkal, at 4,167 metres, though its ascent takes two days of walking with a night at the refuge.
- Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech68 km1 h 15€70The Ourika valley climbs to the village of Setti Fatma, at 1,500 metres, below seven waterfalls fed by High Atlas snowmelt.
- Oukaïmeden day trip from Marrakech75 km1 h 30€85Oukaïmeden plateau hosts Africa’s highest ski resort, at 2,600 metres, with lifts running from late December to early March.
- Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech165 km2 h 30€110Ouzoud falls drop 110 metres in three tiers, Morocco’s tallest waterfall, at the foot of a 600-step path.
- Ouarzazate and Aït-Ben-Haddou day trip from Marrakech196 km4 h 00€155The drive crosses the Tizi n’Tichka pass twice in the same day to reach the Aït-Ben-Haddou ksar, a UNESCO site since 1987, and the city of Ouarzazate.
Frequently asked questions
Which day trip should you choose from Marrakech?
The Agafay desert, 30 km out, is the closest day trip from Marrakech, against 196 km for Ouarzazate and Aït-Ben-Haddou, the farthest. The choice depends on time available: under half a day for Agafay, a full day beyond 150 km.
How much does a private day trip from Marrakech cost?
Private transport costs €70 to €155 per vehicle in a 9-seater minibus, depending on the trip’s distance. The price does not depend on passenger numbers, and lunch or on-site activities are billed separately.
Is lunch included in the price of a day trip?
No, lunch is at the visitor’s own expense on all seven day trips. It costs 80 to 160 MAD per person, depending on the restaurant. The Agafay bivouac dinner is the exception, billed at 250 to 450 MAD.
How do you book a private day trip in Marrakech?
A quote request gets a reply within 2 business hours, with the price per vehicle set by the capacity you choose. Payment is made in cash or by transfer, to the driver at the end of the service.
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Where are you going?
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- Phone
- +212 714 29 85 18
- Office
- Avenue Mohammed VI, Guéliz — 40000 Marrakech
- Hours
- Every day, 7:00 – 23:00 (GMT+1)